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Prestige Travel hires agent Tracey Bates to sales team after record March
Operator brings in Australia and New Zealand specialist Bates after ‘record-breaking’ March sales
Australasia specialist Anzcro names Luke Ingram as new northern BDM
Hailing from Leeds and now based near Manchester, Ingram will lead the Australia and New Zealand specialist’s trade expansion effort in the north of the UK
Virgin Voyages cancels Australian season due to Red Sea tensions
“To say that we are disappointed to have come to this tough conclusion is an understatement,” Virgin Voyages said
‘Nothing prepares you for that initial majestic sighting of a whale shark’
Western Australia’s coastal town of Exmouth is where aquatic dreams are made, when you dive into the water for a close encounter with whale sharks.
Short watch: thl In The Spotlight
Learn how you can sell more with Australia and New Zealand motorhome rental specialist thl, in this five-minute In the Spotlight video
Gold Medal's peaks 'surpasses expectations' following recruitment drive
Year-on-year sales volumes with Gold Medal increased during each of the first three weeks of the year
Qantas to reopen Top End link with new Singapore-Darwin route
Qantas to revive its route from Darwin to Singapore after an absence of almost two decades
Thai Airways to reinstate Australia link this summer
Thai Airways has confirmed resumption of its flights from Bangkok to Perth with the start of summer timetables
Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Australia next year
Turkish Airlines will operate to Australia for the first time in 2024 after being granted rights by the Australian government, opening up new regional connections from the UK
First look at the reinvented Southern Ocean Lodge
Baillie Lodges’ flagship property, The Southern Ocean Lodge, has reopened after a full renovation on Australia’s Kangaroo Island
How to explore the other 'heart' of Australia
Despite stormy weather doing its best to scupper a tightly packed Whitsundays itinerary, our writer still finds plenty of ways to uncover its wonders.
Singapore Airlines to connect Brits to new Uluru routes
New Virgin Australia flights dovetail with Singapore Airlines schedule from London
Prestige Travel unveils plans to double Australia and New Zealand trade sales
The operator has announced a raft of training, events and support for agents
Uniworld's UK boss to move to Australia amid team shake-up
Chris Townson confirmed the decision and revealed several promotions, as well as a new recruit
The Oz factor: 10 ways to sell Australia
Experiential luxury and getting back to nature have long been appealing magnets for Australia – but where do you start to make the most of it?
Titan Travel launches in Australia with 85 new itineraries
The brand will partner with Ascend Travel to offer new tours to the country
Why the Pacific Asia region's inclusivity is the pride of Pata
To mark Pride month, Pata chair UK and Ireland Chris Crampton reflects on the Pacific Asia region’s LGBTQ+ credentials – and how and why progress has been achieved
Should agents use Indigenous place names when selling Australia?
As Australia’s dual-naming process gains traction, we consider the compelling reasons for agents to use more Indigenous place names in client conversations.
Everything you need to know about Australia's greatest show
From 26 May to 17 June, Sydney will be a riot of colour as awe-inspiring light installations and 3D light projections transform the city.
A first look at Australia's hottest new attraction
New sound and light show, Wintjiri Wiru, in the spiritual heart of Australia has been sensitively conceived in partnership with the country’s First Nation people.
Thailand and Australia leading rebound for Pacific Asia region
Agent bookings during Q1 up 20% year-on-year according to new data from Pata UK and Ireland
TTG Aussie Fest 2023: Visit Canberra
Visit Canberra deliver educational presentations designed to equip agents with the knowledge they need to sell the destination
TTG Aussie Fest 2023: Visit Victoria
Visit Victoria deliver educational presentations designed to equip agents with the knowledge they need to sell the destination
TTG Aussie Fest 2023: Tourism Western Australia
Tourism Western Australia deliver educational presentations designed to equip agents with the knowledge they need to sell the destination